REGULAR MEETING, June 12, 2006

The regular meeting of the Wyoming City Council was held June 12, 2006 at the City Hall. Council members present were Osterkamp, Husmann, Miller, Heiken and Carstensen. Visitors- Don Schaeffer, Linda Thomsen and Greg Grover-Jones County Deputy. Staff: Tjaden and Petersen. Mayor Ireland called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

Moved by Husmann seconded by Heiken to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Receipts: General 6,800.49; Library 581.18; Library Special 1.54; WHMC 922.32; Calkins: 2,376.64; Road Use Tax 3,874.85; Local Option Sales Tax 2,688.67; Trust & Agency: 353.69; Rohwedder Trust 69.85; Water 4,784.17; Customer Deposit Fund 400.00; Sewer 7,104.70; State Revolving Fund 2,600.00 and Storm Sewer 335.95. Total Receipts $32,894.05.

Department reports were given. Lawn tractor will be taken to Beidler’s. New front tires are to be put on and aligned.

Miller will attend the Community Health of Jones County meeting regarding Community Pandemic Influenza Planning Committee.

A request was made for the Council to forgive the remainder of the note on the housing grant for the Arlene Johnson Estate. Discussion was held regarding federal funds being repaid.

Moved by Husmann seconded by Carstensen to table and Clerk will gather more information. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Don Shcaeffer commented on progress at the old trailer park. Notice has been sent. Ireland will talk to owner. Also requested the Council selling the old maintainer. Council will advertise for bid.

Public Hearing on the Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement was opened at 7:14 p.m. No written objections have been received and no speakers against. Mayor closed the hearing at 7:19 p.m.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Carstensen to approve THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO EMEND THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Ordinance # 321.

Moved by Husmann seconded by Heiken to table street projects for FY 2007. Council will review streets as proposed by Watters and Somerville. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Carstensen to approve Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of an Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement (Project Note) pursuant to Section 76.13 of the Code of Iowa. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution #924.

Moved by Carstensen seconded by Osterkamp to approve contract with IIW Engineers for $5,000 for the water study. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution # 925.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Miller to approve Resolution authorizing Clerk to pay bills due June 31, 2006. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution # 926.

Moved by Miller seconded by Carstensen to approve wages for FY 2007 with 3% increase. Library to be set by board at their meeting yet. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution # 927.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Carstensen to approve Resolution for IDOT agreement for maintenance. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution # 928.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Carstensen to have Planning & Zoning meet regarding Zoning for Downtown and first floor apartments. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Carstensen to approve Ireland talking to interested buyer and Clerk contacting attorney regarding city lot. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Miller to leave Wyoming’s map for the IDOT All Systems Permit as is. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Miller seconded by Carstensen to approve the following board appointments: Calkins-Willman and Snead; WHMC-Mere; Library-Mere; Planning and Zoning – Woodley; Board of Adjustment – Somerville and Kleppe. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Osterkamp seconded by Husmann to approve cigarette permits for Ted’s, Holly’s and Casey’s. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Miller seconded by Heiken to approve annual part time vacation for Deputy Clerk at 55.5 hours. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Miller seconded by Heiken to have Ireland talk with property owner regarding Notice to abate that was sent. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Miller seconded by Heiken to approve attending the meetings, August 3rd, 22nd and Sept. 22^nd. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Miller seconded by Carstensen to advertise for bids on Ford engine with generator. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Osterkamp to approve sidewalks for FY 2007 program. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Heiken seconded by Miller to approve building permit forms and have appointed to the committee Carstensen and Heiken. They will meet with Watters to review permits. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Moved by Alva Husmann seconded by Heiken to approve Resolution approving transfer from General to Debt Service to be repaid. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried. Clerk assigned Resolution # 929.

Deputy Greg Grover gave the sheriff’s report of 82 hours.

Moved by Miller seconded by Heiken to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. Roll call vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Stuart G.L. Ireland, Mayor             Attest: Sheri Tjaden, City Clerk

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